A patient has completed 4 weeks of treatment with epoetin alfa. Which of the following assessment findings would most strongly indicate that treatment has been effective?
A) The patient white blood cell level is within reference ranges
B) The patient's hemoglobin level is 11 g/dL
C) The patient maintains an oxygen saturation of 92% on room air
D) Capillary refill in the patient's nail beds is less than or equal to 3 seconds
B
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A patient having an examination to check the placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) is diagnosed as being pregnant. For which action should the nurse prepare the patient at this time?
A) Removal of the IUD B) Surgery to abort the fetus C) Potential for a spontaneous abortion D) Nothing since the IUD can remain in place
The Spearman-Brown prophecy formula is applied after calculating a:
A) Content validity index B) Split-half reliability C) Cronbach's alpha D) Predictive validity index
The nurse is analyzing the P waves on a patient's electrocardiogram tracing. For what should the nurse analyze this type of wave? (Select all that apply.)
a. The P waves all look alike. b. The P waves all have different shapes. c. The P waves are consistently occurring. d. A P wave is present in front of every QRS. e. A P wave is present at the end of every QRS.
Based on Mr. D's answers to your assessment questions, you suspect that Mr. D might be depressed. What should you do first?
A. Locate community resources that he can use after he is discharged. B. Call the physician and obtain an order for antidepressant medication. C. Identify nursing diagnoses that are based on your assessment findings. D. Contact the psychiatric clinical nurse specialist and report your concerns.